Cancer Research Nurse

at  Western Health

JOB DESCRIPTION

Location: Melbourne | Western Metropolitan
Job type: Full time
Organisation: Western Health
Salary: Salary not specified
Occupation: Research, Nursing
Reference: 53486
An opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and dynamic Oncology Research Nurse to join the Cancer Services Clinical Trials Unit at Sunshine Hospital.
Cancer Services at Sunshine Hospital has a dedicated team of Research Nurses and Trial Coordinators administering phase 1-4 Oncology and Haematology trials. If you are dedicated to improving cancer patient’s outcomes, passionate about caring for cancer patients and their families and would like to be involved in the development of new drugs, enjoy working independently but as part of a dynamic team this is the job for you.
We offer on the job training and mentoring, ongoing education opportunities and a flexible working environment.
This position is offered on a fixed-term, full-time (1.0 EFT) basis for 12 months.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE

• Nursing experience in Oncology/Haematology including administration of cytotoxic drugs
• Cannulation and venepuncture skills
• EVIQ chemotherapy administration competency
• 2 years post graduate oncology experience
• Post graduate qualification in cancer nursing or trials management or working towards is desirable
• Have sound knowledge of database management

ABOUT US

Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies

• A medical science, nursing or equivalent degree
• Will have experience in coordination of clinical trials and/or an understanding of cancer research
• Will have knowledge of the clinical trials and research frame work in Australia and internationally
• Have excellent communication, collaboration and time management skills